Bigme has launched the HiBreak Dual, a smartphone that stands out by packing two displays: a 6.13-inch color E Ink screen on the front and a 1.85-inch circular LCD on the back. This setup offers a fresh take on smartphone design by combining low-power E Ink technology with a traditional LCD display for quick interactions.

The main display uses a 6.13-inch E Ink panel boasting 300 PPI in monochrome mode and 150 PPI when showing color. E Ink screens are popular for their low power consumption and readability in bright sunlight, often seen in e-readers but rarely in smartphones. On the rear, a 1.85-inch circular LCD with a 360×360 resolution serves as a notification glance screen and a camera viewfinder.

Under the hood, the HiBreak Dual is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip, with options reaching up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It also supports microSD cards up to 2 TB for expandable storage. The phone sports a 20 MP main camera and a 5 MP selfie shooter.

A standout feature is stylus support. Users can jot notes, highlight text in documents, and draw with the optional stylus, which recognizes 4,096 pressure levels. The stylus comes with a dedicated storage slot in the phone’s protective case, emphasizing this device’s productivity angle.

Running Android 14, the HiBreak Dual includes connectivity staples like Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual SIM slots, an infrared port, and a fingerprint scanner. The phone houses a 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charging, matching its sibling, the HiBreak Pro Color.

The HiBreak Dual is available in these variants and prices:

• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: $539
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with stylus and protective case: $599
• 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: $629
• 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage with stylus and protective case: $689

Bigme occupies a niche parallel to brands like Hisense and Onyx, which experiment with E Ink displays in smartphones and laptops. While Apple, Samsung, and Google stick to vibrant LCD and OLED panels, devices like the HiBreak Dual aim for battery efficiency and eye comfort with E Ink’s slower but power-saving tech. The addition of a rear LCD for notifications is a clever workaround to E Ink’s slower refresh rate.

Watching how practical the color E Ink experience proves in daily use, especially for multimedia and gaming where traditional displays dominate, will be interesting. The HiBreak Dual’s stylus support and dual-screen combo hint at a new direction for productivity-focused smartphones that blend alternative display tech with familiar interfaces.